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Chapter 44
THE IMPERIAL CLUBThe Imperial Club wasn’t just some luxurious venue—it was the heart of Ravenmoor’s elite playground. Owned and operated by the powerful Gravesend family, it catered to politicians, crime lords, tycoons, and men who ruled empires from behind closed doors. If you were anyone in this city, you were here tonight.The event was grander than usual.Crystal chandeliers sparkled above gold-plated pillars. A string quartet played at one end of the hall while servers in tailored uniforms moved gracefully through the crowd. Laughter and wine flowed in equal measure.Tonight was for Williams Gravesend—the feared patriarch of the family—celebrating his 60th birthday. The main ballroom brimmed with power: governors, underworld bosses, foreign dignitaries. Cameras flashed as he shook hands, his custom white tuxedo spotless, his cane carved from dark ebony.Outside, luxury cars lined the grand driveway under the glowing night sky.SCREEECHHH!!A loud, piercing screech ripped through
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"Cut that crap, I don't need your stupid apology. Where's the girl?" Norman snapped, grabbing Fatima by the collar and yanking her forward. His voice trembled, not from weakness, but from pure rage mixed with fear. Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead."If something happens to Julie, me and Bob are dead men walking. You don’t understand who her brother is!"Fatima’s face paled as she stammered, "I-It was my cousin, Robert! I swear, I didn’t know he’d go that far! He took her... I don’t know where but please—I’m not the one you're looking for!" She fell to her knees, shaking uncontrollably, her hands clasped in a desperate plea.Bob’s jaw clenched as he growled, "Robert...? That son of a bitch. I’ll rip his spine out myself!"Norman turned to Bob, stunned. "Wait—you know this guy?"Bob nodded sharply. "Yeah. He’s one of mine. One of the street rats under my payroll."Norman’s eyes widened in disbelief. "One of your men!? I thought you sent the message out—to everyone—not to lay a
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“Fatima, there’s so many of you just against one person. Why can’t you just leave Julie alone?” Selena stepped forward, her voice shaking but her eyes locked on Fatima.Fatima turned slowly, lips curling into a wicked smile. “You little brat…” She raised a finger and pointed at Selena’s face. “Shut the hell up before I rip your mouth off!”Julie shoved Selena slightly behind her. “Don’t involve Selena in this,” she snapped. “This is between us. Face me if you have the guts.”Fatima threw her head back and laughed. Her posse followed suit, their mocking echo filling the air.“Well, well, looks like the little kitten’s grown some claws.” Fatima stepped closer, nose inches from Julie’s. “Too bad claws won’t save a poor, defenseless girl like you. Remind me, how’s your father doing? Still selling rotting meat in that dirty shop?”Laughter roared again.Julie didn’t flinch. Her voice was low, steady. “Keep my family out of your mouth.”“You’re lucky I’m not the one handling you today,” Fat
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Julie sat in class beside her best friend, Selena, flipping through the final pages of her notebook when Selena leaned in, her voice hushed and shaky.“Julie, I heard something… Fatima’s planning to jump you after school.”Julie raised an eyebrow, turning to her. “Jump me?”“Yes. I overheard her in the bathroom. She’s gathering some boys from Class C. Thugs. And her cousin… he’s waiting outside the school gate. That guy’s scary, Julie. I think he’s a real gangster.”Julie leaned back in her chair, crossed her arms, and exhaled slowly. “So she finally wants to test me, huh?”Selena looked horrified. “Julie, this isn’t a joke. Fatima’s psycho. And her cousin? He once sent a student to the hospital for talking back. I’m scared something will happen to you.”Julie turned her head slowly to face Selena. “Let her try. I’ve stayed quiet too long. If she lays a hand on me today... that’ll be the last hand she ever uses.”Selena blinked. “Julie…”Julie stood as the bell rang. “If she wants war
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Drax and Jaden got into the black SUV and pulled off from the school parking lot, the tires rolling smooth over the sunlit asphalt.Drax leaned back in his seat, grinning as he turned the wheel. “By the way, Boss… I got you a new place.”Jaden turned to him, brow raised. “A place?”“Yeah,” Drax nodded proudly. “A beachfront mansion, just outside Ravenmoor. Figured it was time you stopped jumping between hotels like some traveling assassin. You’ve got roots here now.”Jaden scoffed lightly. “You decided that for me?”“Well, you told me to be useful. I’m just being useful in advance,” Drax said with a wink.Jaden smirked. “You’ll be staying with me then. I’ll need eyes I can trust.”Drax’s grin widened. “Yes, Boss!”---Meanwhile, back at Silvercreek High School, Julie sat at her desk, carefully arranging her textbooks. She was humming quietly when her friend poked her head in through the door.“Hey Julie, the English teacher asked to see you in her office.”Julie blinked. “Ms. Winston?
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To Elder Long’s greatest shock, the men didn’t budge.“What are you waiting for?! Are you deaf? Or dead?!” he roared, slamming his cane against the floor.The guards remained still.Agatha folded her arms, letting out a cold, mocking laugh as she stepped forward, her heels clicking menacingly on the polished floor.“You really don’t get it, do you?” she said, her tone calm but dripping with venom. “You’ve been clinging to your dead authority like an old dog chasing shadows.”Long turned, his glare narrowing.“I respected you,” Agatha continued, circling him slowly like a predator. “Not because I liked you—but because you were once the head of this family. I played my role, bit my tongue, nodded at your foolish commands.”She stopped in front of him. “But times have changed. You’re no longer in charge. That title belongs to my husband now—and these men?” She gestured at the guards. “They follow me.”She turned her head slightly. “Seize him.”Without hesitation, two guards gripped Elder
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"What? Of course not!" Hannah said, her cheeks burning red as she quickly looked away, trying to hide her embarrassment.Donald chuckled deeply, not hiding his amusement. "It’s alright, sweetheart. You don’t need to lie to me. Besides, you’re now a teacher at Silvercreek High, right? Isn’t that where Julie Hale studies? You could have her link you up with her brother... you know." He gave her a playful wink."Dad!" Hannah whined, standing up abruptly. "You're being ridiculous. I’m leaving." She turned away, grabbing her bag with haste."Just saying," Donald grinned. "Wouldn't be bad having a Rift in the family—assuming he forgives us."Hannah marched out, muttering under her breath as she shut the door behind her. Once outside, her expression turned serious. "But... Dad's not wrong. Julie could be the bridge I need. Getting close to her might be the only way to reach Jaden now."---At the Thornfell EstateA cold wind blew past the window panes of the Thornfell mansion. Inside one of
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Hearing Norman’s words, Fredrick’s knees buckled. He looked like a man staring at his own grave. Sweat poured down his temples as he turned to Jaden—his pride gone, his face swollen from the earlier kick.Without hesitation, he dropped to his knees and crawled toward Jaden, his hands clasped in a pathetic plea.“King, please... I’m sorry,” Fredrick croaked, voice shaking. “I admit it—I was wrong. I apologize... for Mr. Norman’s sake.”Jaden’s eyes turned cold.Smack!Without a word, he lifted his foot and kicked Fredrick clean across the face. The force sent the fat man flying, flipping mid-air before crashing down like a sack of flour. Blood trickled from his nose as he groaned on the floor.“You’re apologizing because of Norman?” Jaden stepped forward, his boots thudding with authority. “So you think he’s more important than me?”Fredrick didn’t dare answer.Norman quickly ran up, bowing low. “No, no, my King! That’s not what he meant—I’m nothing compared to you! I’m less than a wor
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Back at Martha's house Everyone was mid-bite when a loud voice rang from outside."House owner! Come down and collect your paycheck!"Martha blinked, then slapped her forehead. “Oh! I almost forgot—today’s pay day.” She stood and wiped her hands on her apron. “Just a minute, everyone. I’ll be back soon.”She walked outside and spotted two people standing near the gate—Mr. Fredrick, a pudgy, cigarette-smoking supervisor with a round belly and arrogant glare, and a slim, sharp-mouthed woman from HR named Leslie.“Here,” Fredrick said, handing her a brown envelope while puffing out smoke from the side of his mouth. “Take your check and don’t waste our time.”Martha took the envelope and opened it without delay. Her brows furrowed the moment she counted the cash. “There’s a mistake,” she said, raising her eyes. “It’s supposed to be three thousand dollars, but there’s only two thousand here. A whole thousand is missing.”Fredrick didn’t flinch. He flicked his cigarette ash to the ground wi
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